Underground Mining Surveyor

Marble Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site car

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Production bonuses

FIFO roster

Camp accommodation

Job summary

Marble Group in Australia is seeking an experienced underground hard rock mine surveyor to join a growing team on a long-life operation in Northern Queensland. You will deliver daily survey services to support safe and efficient mining, with a focus on precision and collaboration with the technical services team.

The role offers a 8:6 FIFO roster, chartered flights from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, a site car, and strong career development within a company with a 15+ year mine life.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in underground hard rock mining surveying.
• Proficiency with survey data collection and office integration.
• Experience with subsurface surface topography/mark-ups.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey equipment and generate precise data efficiently.
• Set up survey stations to guide mining direction.
• Mark up designs for horizontal and vertical development.
• Produce survey plans and memos promptly.
• Update as-built survey models for development.
• Conduct CMS surveys and validate results.
• Complete end-of-month surveys for underground and surface areas.
• Perform small-scale aerial surveys across mining leases.
• Execute surface set-outs and pickups.
• Maintain calibration and service of survey equipment.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Surveying skills

Data handling accuracy

Education

Tertiary qualification in surveying/geomatics

Tools

GEOVIA Surpac

Pix4D Mapper

Leica Survey Instruments

Drone operations (RePL)

Job description

This is an extremely unique opportunity for an experienced underground hard rock mine surveyor to take on a role that will offer fast tracked career development with a growing and highly regarded hard rock mining principal. This position offers the following opportunities;

• Join a diverse team of 15 with strong tenure and low turnover
• Convenient 5-minute commute to site from camp (newly renovated camp facilities)
• Chartered flights to Cloncurry from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns
• 8:6 roster where you'll FIFO in company time on day 1 and day 8
• Secure permanent employment at a site with a 15+ year mine life
• Company perks including a site car, competitive salary, superannuation, and production bonuses
• Collaborate with a specialized underground mining contractor awarded the development contract for their new underground project

The Company

This growth-focused Australian resources company is dedicated to building a portfolio of gold and copper assets through exploration, development, and acquisition. The company is expanding its existing processing plant and extending the mine's life through the development of a nearby deposit. Some of the key benefits that attract people to this business include;

• Long-term employment prospects with an attractive 15+ year mine life
• Ambitious growth plans to become a mid-tier copper producer
• Impressive share price growth over the last 12 months
• Focused on future proof commodities (renewable energy)
• Well backed business with a strong balance sheets
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and skills advancement

The Project

Exciting times lie ahead for this principal miner as they have recently received approvals of a new mining lease which will see the expansion of their existing processing plant, whilst extending the mine's life by another 15+ years. Based in Northern Queensland, the mine employs a combination of long hole open stoping and sub level caving mining methods. The deep sections of the mine are seismically active, often experiencing rock defamation in the shoulders subject to high stress.

The Roster & Camp Facilities

Enjoy a FIFO position on an 8:6 roster with options to fly out of with Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville. Camp and meals are provided at accommodation in fully equipped camp with transfers organised from the airport. Other benefits include;

• Chartered flight to a nearby airport on company time
• Thursday to Wednesday roster
• Accommodation at walking distance to the mine site
• Gourmet meals crafted with care by their seasoned resident chefs

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, you'll work closely within a supportive technical services team, delivering daily survey services to ensure mining operations are carried out efficiently and safely. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Operate survey equipment and apply best practices to generate precise survey data efficiently.
• Set up survey stations to guide mining direction accurately.
• Perform exact mark-ups of designs for both horizontal and vertical development.
• Produce high-quality survey plans and memos promptly, as needed.
• Carry out development pick-ups and keep as-built survey models updated accurately.
• Conduct CMS surveys as needed, ensuring result validation.
• Complete end-of-month surveys for both underground and surface areas.
• Perform small-scale aerial surveys across mining leases.
• Execute surface set-outs and pickups.
• Handle various additional survey tasks as required.
• Keep survey equipment well-maintained, ensuring calibration and adjustments meet standards.

Your Value

• A tertiary qualification in surveying, science, geomatics, or a related field
• 2+ years' experience working in an underground hard rock mining environment
• Proficiency with mining industry software such as GEOVIA Surpac and Pix4D Mapper
• Familiarity with Leica Survey Instruments (desirable)
• Experience in drone operation with RePL certification (desirable)
• Strong numerical skills

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